tears rolled down my face as

my spirit left the temple

that was once my body

i tried to be silent as i prayed for God

because asking for a savior

out loud

earns poisonous stares from self-righteous parishioners

unconcerned by the puffy scratches on my skin

sorry Father

for everything i have done wrong

have mercy

on my desperate soul

because my faith has been shaken 

by this cruel world ruled by 

Your creations